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Journal Article

Author
Pak-Poy, P. G.
Title
Some current trends in traffic theory and practice
In
Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia
Imprint
vol. 34, no. 4-5, Apr-May 1962, pp. 89-96
Description

This paper, No.1635, originated in the Adelaide Division of The Institution and was submitted by the author on 14th August, 1961.
It is based on a paper presented by the author before the Graduates and Students Section of the Division.

The author, Mr P G Pak-Poy, BE MTech GradIEAust, is the Executive Engineer of the South Australian Road Traffic Board.

[This paper was awarded the Edward Noyes Prize 1963]

Abstract

An outline of some of the theoretical aspects of traffic engineering and their practical applications and importance are discussed. The paper describes the history and development of the traffic engineering profession and discusses the various theoretical approaches that are being made by the engineer, the operations research scientist and the statistician to explain various traffic phenomena. Examples demonstrating current methods of overcoming practical problems are included.

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  • 'Edward Noyes Prize - 1963 Award', Edward Noyes Prize - 1963 Award, 35 (12) (1963), N94. Details

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